We already have 3 female dogs, ones 7, ones 10, and ones 9 weeks. I read somewhere that just having 2 dogs could cause complications but i didn't see what kind of complications they caused ..
everything is fine, before i got my puppy my older dogs got along perfectly, but my new puppy bites them really hard but they don't yelp .. i read no blood no foul, so i should just let them play ..
anyways, my older dogs are small dogs (cockapoo and miniature schnauzer) and my new puppy is a german shepperd/husky mix which will get medium sized
i'm not sure what kind of question i'm trying to ask, i just jumbled up everything, but a few to get out of the way:
will 3 female dogs in one household cause complications?
do their sizes matter at all?
and can a smaller dog be more dominant then a much bigger one? i'm alittle scared because i don't want Bella (the mix) to hurt any of my other dogs when she's older ..
FYI just so you guys don't get on me about this, i have well enough space (2 and a half acre lot), money, and time (homeschooled) to afford a 3 dogs and keep them happy.
Naw they 'll be fine if you get them spayed. There really is not much difference between a male and female once neutered and spayed. Their hormones are messed up/non-existant for life.
Female dogs together in a house are the worst combination some people have no problems, but you might be just lucky. But then some people say people make there own luck and you might be an awesome dog trainer/handler, so good luck.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com I have 2 males the second worst case in a home.
Depends on da breed sum want to b da top female n will fight to prove it husky can b deceiving I had 4 males 2 females 2 da females will play nice n fine in front of u bt let dem in da yard alone n ull b breaking up a fight even after training dey both hate all female dogs who come near
I THINK 3 FEMALES OF ANY SPECIES IN ONE HOUSE WOULD COMPLICATE THINGS!
I don't recommend it but that being said I have a pack of 5 dogs, 3 females. I'm a trainer
Here are the rules:
There can NOT be equality in a dogs realm, there MUST be a hierarchy. Some of the things that effect pack order are age, size, personality and sex. When having same sex dogs in a household, the more varied the less problem you will have because they will not compete for position because it's fairly apparent (to them). This all works if you have the proper knowledge and training and support the pack hierarchy. We often unknowingly create our own problems by adding the "human factor". Feeling sorry for a smaller dog that is bing picked on and defending them sends the wrong signal and will make the pack unstable. Hook up with a trainer at a local facility so you can ask questions.
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Here is where you will have problems. Let's say they are all roughly the same size yet or older dog is a terrier. Normally dominant and is the pack leader as it should be. As that dog gets older, and you younger pug begins to mature , at around 2 to w 1/2 the pug may decide that the older female is no longer fit to be the lead dog and will challenge. This will inevitably evolve into a fight at some point. Some times the tables are turned and the role is turned over to the new dog, but other times it creates a long time problem that can become quite costly in veterinarian bills. Females, however, seldom challenge males and that same altercation is often just an exchange of body language and never actually escalates into a fight. It's just nature. With 3 dogs, you're bound to have 2 of something. If you two females currently get along and you're looking for a third, I'd recommend you seek out a male. It can avoid a lot of heartache down the road.
Oh, and a spayed female still produces estrogen after being spayed unlike the males who do NOT produce testosterone after being neutered.
A pack is only as successful as the pack leader is assertive in keeping the peace. I have three female dogs in my house and, while they have their moments of rowdiness, they get along very well - they are all of about the same age, but were adopted at different times and all came from abusive backgrounds. In dealing with pack animals, you'll always have a power struggle; make sure that they know you are the dominant one, and you'll be just fine.
